Car permit · Passing and lanes

The picture marks what your mirrors can and cannot show. Which steps make up a safe lane change?

The picture marks what your mirrors can and cannot show. Which steps make up a safe lane change?

Correct answer: Signaling, a mirror check, and a shoulder check.

Answer options

  1. ASignaling and a mirror check, since the mirrors cover every angle
  2. BSignaling, a mirror check, and a shoulder check Correct
  3. CSignaling and a shoulder check, since the mirrors add nothing

Why

Each step covers something the others miss: the signal tells nearby drivers your plan, the mirrors show the green areas behind and beside the car, and a glance over your shoulder covers the red blind spots. Move over only when both the mirrors and the shoulder check show the lane is clear.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

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